System and process for reducing number of stops on delivery route by identification of standard class mail
US7868264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/912
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for sorting mail pieces that may include both standard and higher class mail. The mail pieces are for delivery to various addresses, and the present invention postpones delivery to some addresses if those addresses are receiving insufficient mail. According to this method, data is collected about each mail piece, and that data for each mail piece is associated with a respective holder that holds the mail piece. Mail is withheld from immediate delivery if the collected data associated with the holder indicates that the mail piece is standard class having a non-immediate delivery deadline, provided that the collected data associated with other holders indicates that there are no other pieces having the same address and having either a higher class or an immediate delivery date.
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